Cynthia Bennett’s heart and soul beats interior design and architecture, but she’s been a huge advocate of technology for most of her 30 years as a professional interior designer. Her proclivity for smart home products could be credited largely to her son, Michael Fehmers, who runs a home systems design and integration firm nearby her […]
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We tried out the wireless Bluesound Vault, Powernode and Duo speaker system .
Get the GuideThe new whole-house music system will launch in the first quarter of 2013.
Get the GuideThe newly announced upgrade will also support the fall release of iTunes Match.
Get the GuideEH took a tour of celebrity Buddy Valastro’s home to check out his ELAN g! system.
Get the GuideSeparately, a lighting control system, a smart climate control system, a security system and other systems afford convenience, comfort and luxury to any new home. But it’s when these and other systems operate synchronously that the benefits of living in a smart home make an enormous impact.
Get the GuideTechnology is probably the most difficult home amenity to envision. Partly because so much of the magic takes place behind the walls, and partly because it changes and evolves so rapidly.
Get the GuideIn the “old” days a family room consisted mainly of a beat-up recliner for Dad, a couch and a coffee table, and a tiny TV with a screen too small for a family of four. Over the years, thankfully, the family room has evolved into a space that truly says “family.”
Get the GuideJoe and Pat Farinacci have lived many places: Chicago, New Jersey, Dallas, North Carolina and New York. But their favorite, by far, has been Dallas. “The people there are wonderful,” enthuses Joe. “Plus, our children and grandchildren all live there, and we like being in a climate where we can enjoy the sun all the time.” Given the Farinaccis’ affinity for the lone star state, it was the obvious locale for their retirement home.
Get the GuideIt’s not easy being a trendsetter. Sometimes, you end up falling flat on your face; other times you come out looking like a hero. Andre Walker fits into the latter category. He had the guts to install a relatively untried control system into his renovated 4,000-square-foot Southern California abode, a move that ended up saving him thousands of dollars in materials and labor.
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